Good news, hard realities: Building new two-year budgets presents first challenge to lawmakers
By John Gregory Special to NKyTribune When state lawmakers convene in January, their top agenda item will be to pass…
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Beshear Legacy: Outgoing Governor cites ‘Baker’s Dozen’ accomplishments, says ‘hit the accelerator’
Governor Steve Beshear summed up the impact of his eight years as Kentucky’s chief executive today with a single phrase:…
Beshear defends Kynect, Medicaid; asks Bevin to consider business standpoint, if not ‘human’ one
By Melissa Patrick Special to KyForward Armed with data and an unusual dose of emotion, outgoing Gov. Steve Beshear urged…
Governor-elect Bevin’s transition team asking for interested parties to apply for state jobs
The transition team of Kentucky Governor-Elect Matt Bevin has created a website where interested job seekers can apply to the…
Beware of ‘next big thing’ in investing, state officials warn; three products currently under scrutiny
The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions today issued an advisory reminding investors to be cautious when considering investing in three…
Nepotism: In hiring, county officials can — and do — turn to relatives
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting When a federal judge asked Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis’ six deputy…
Gov. Beshear’s $3m in grants for substance abuse treatment includes 70 new beds for Kenton County
In the final issuance of funds allocated through landmark heroin legislation, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced more than $3 million…
State gets D+ grade in 2015 Integrity study, high in legislative accountability; only three states higher
By Ryan Alessi Center for Public Integrity A month after starting to investigate Kentucky’s Agriculture Department, state Auditor Adam Edelen called…
Rep. Dennis Keene helps Silver Grove find more TAP grant funding for new ‘huge deal’ sidewalks
Representative Dennis Keene has secured a TAP Grant (Transportation Alternative Program) of Federal funds in the amount of $304,652 for…
State’s homeless veterans can still receive priority help from the Kentucky Housing Corporation
In January, Kentucky counted more than 600 homeless veterans in the state. Despite increased efforts to house these veterans, several…
Lawsuit against Newport Independent Schools by Somerset High football player dismissed
A lawsuit filed against the Board of Education of Newport Independent Schools by a visiting football player who claimed he…
Chief Justice Minton reports on seminal year for court system in State of Judiciary Address
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. gave the legislature an update on the “events, accomplishment and turning points that have…
Recreational use advisory is now lifted for Markland, Meldahl and Greenup pools of the Ohio
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) are removing the recreational use advisory…
Kentucky’s rural economy shows progress, though some problems linger, legislative committee told
Companies all over the world are investing in rural Kentucky, and more investment—and jobs—seem likely. That is the indication from…
Beshear promises Bevin an ‘orderly transition’ as he hands off the reins of state government
Gov. Steve Beshear released the following statement regarding the gubernatorial election and the transition that follows: “I called Matt Bevin…
Bevin wins — and it’s not even close; two Democrats barely survive a near Republican sweep
Staff Report Republican Matt Bevin pulled off an impressive victory over Democrat Jack Conway, the state’s attorney general, to become…
League of Cities’ legislative priorities include 911 funding shortfall, road funding, revenue options
The 2016 Kentucky League of Cities Legislative Agenda has presented its legislative agenda to the Interim Joint Committee on Local…
BallotReady: Your nonpartisan voter guide — check out your precinct’s ballot, what candidates say
BallotReady, a new nonpartisan online voter guide to local elections, is providing its first-in-the-nation pilot for the Kentucky election. Backed…
Governor’s appointments to state boards include Covington mayor, Alexandria police chief
Governor Steve Beshear has made new appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions that include these Northern Kentuckians: · Tina K….
As Kentucky Bourbon industry grows dramatically, state incentives help build, expand related tourism
As the popularity of Kentucky bourbon has grown, distillery production has increased and more tourists are interested in visiting the…
Beshear ‘Snapshots’ show all of Ky’s counties have gained from investments — big numbers for NKy
To call attention to the partnerships that have enabled Kentucky’s communities to both survive the recession and come out of…
Schroder, Denham team up to pre-file legislation to help families save for loved ones with disabilities
Kentucky Treasurer Todd Hollenbach joined disability rights advocates Wednesday in the Capitol Rotunda to announce details of the enabling legislation…